Description

5-Hydroxypyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel compounds and fine-tuning production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those containing pyrazine or pyrazinamide moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for manufacturing complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxypyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	13924-95-3
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	154.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-hydroxypyrazine-2-carboxylate; 5-Hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-hydroxy-2-pyrazinecarboxylate; 2-Pyrazinecarboxylic acid, 5-hydroxy-, methyl ester; 5-Hydroxypyrazine-2-methyl carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxypyrazine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.